Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
Brown
For which Rashi?
Pisces
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.50-3.602.97-3.14
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.014-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Good
Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Empowerment
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Empowerment